Not rendered poultry fat market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not rendered poultry fat in Western Asia experienced a significant contraction in 2019, falling to 1 279 t from 1 832 t the previous year. This drop was primarily driven by Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture implementing regulations on live animal imports to stabilize domestic markets, which sharply reduced imported volumes. Concurrently, domestic production edged lower, amplifying the market's decline.

Following the 2019 downturn, the market rebounded in 2020 to 1 684 t but then entered a phase of gradual moderation, settling at 1 564 t by 2023. During this period, initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Qatar's meat and poultry processing sector helped bolster local output. This growth in production, alongside ongoing regional research into poultry farm distribution in Iraq, provided a foundation for market stability even as import levels fluctuated.

By 2024, key developments in Saudi Arabia pointed toward a broader regional trend of strengthening domestic poultry sectors. Record-breaking poultry meat production in the first half of the year, supported by government subsidies for feed, biosecurity, and modern equipment, was coupled with expansion plans targeting 90% self-sufficiency by 2025. These factors, along with the potential sale of a major national producer, underscored a shift toward larger-scale, investment-driven production in the region.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of not rendered poultry fat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Western Asia produced 1 318 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, marking a solid year-over-year increase of 11.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 177 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not rendered poultry fat from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 2.4 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries of not rendered poultry fat from Western Asia amounted to 0.4 tonnes, representing a modest 4.3% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 81.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Seychelles, Pakistan, and Kenya remained the primary buyers of not rendered poultry fat from Western Asia. Seychelles accounted for 50.9% of exports in kind, Pakistan for 23.0%, and Kenya for 0.9%. Together, these three countries represented 74.8% of total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of not rendered poultry fat in Western Asia declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2.7 thousand US dollars, down by 29.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 81.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -42.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Seychelles, Pakistan, and Kenya formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms. Seychelles represented 52.9% of exports in value terms, Pakistan 26.8%, and Kenya 1.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 81.3% of total export flows in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports not rendered poultry fat to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import levels showed significant fluctuations during the period, with a 5.8-fold difference between the peak in 2018 at 588.7 tonnes and the low in 2019 at 102.1 tonnes. In 2020, Western Asia imported 366.8 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, representing a substantial increase of 259.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 82.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 423.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Italy, and Spain were the main sources of not rendered poultry fat imports to Western Asia. Hungary accounted for 65.2% of imports in kind, Italy for 12.8%, and Spain for 7.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 85.4% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imported not rendered poultry fat volumes in Western Asia reached 549.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep gain of 33.1% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 63.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 20.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 53.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Italy consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms. Hungary represented 52.8% of imports in value terms, France 19.3%, and Italy 10.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.8% of total import flows in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020